Consider the following statements regarding the astronomical observatories in North India: 1. Sawai Jaisingh II established five Jantar Mantar observatories at Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Mathura, and Varanasi. 2. Sawai Jaisingh II founded the city of Jaipur on 18 November 1727 AD. 3. He was appointed the Subedar (governor) of Agra in 1722. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 1 and 3 only
  • C: 2 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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